Awkward moment Laura Woods 'catches one on the back of the head' live on TV

LAURA WOODS awkwardly “caught one on the back of the head” after a blunder from Shay Given.

The bizarre incident occurred as the pair presented TNT Sports’ coverage of Newcastle’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

2 Laura Woods was forced to duck from a stray shot live on TNT Sports Credit: X/footballontnt

2 At the same time, she was accidentally hit on the head by Shay Given's microphone Credit: X/footballontnt

Marcus Rashford’s brilliant brace saw the Spaniards win 2-1 at St James’ Park.

But there was plenty of action off the pitch as Woods delivered a live broadcast for TV.

The popular host was joined by Toon legend Given and Chelsea icon Joe Cole.

They gave their pre-match thoughts as players from both sides warmed up.

However, Woods was forced into an emergency manoeuvre when a stray ball was kicked her way by mistake.

She skillfully ducked down just in time as the football sailed over her..

However, Woods received a knock to the back of her head following a blunder from Given.

The ex-Prem goalie attempted to deflect the ball by lifting his leg.

But in doing so, Given ended up accidentally knocking his microphone against Woods’ head.

It caused her to give a panicked smile as Given swiftly moved in check if she was ok.

Thankfully, there was no damage done.

Speaking after, Woods said: “I’m a little bit nervous standing here.

“I just had to dodge a ball and you (Given) actually got me on the back of the head.

“Thank you very much for that one. I was trying to be graceful and caught one in the back of the head."

It's not the first on-air moment from this week that Woods will want to put behind her.

On Wednesday night at Anfield she was left red-faced after a slip when talking about Virgil van Dijk .